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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08
ALEXANDRIA, Dec. l. 1887.

ALEXANDRIA, Dec. l. 1887.
To MeSsrS, Lepi, Erb, CdstlemGn, Mcdonald
and Others:
Gentlemen Yours Of the 1lih ultimo
found me absent from the city. and since my
return have been prevented By urgent en-
gagements from giving it earlier attention
or making more prompt reply.
should find some difficulty in responding
to your inquiries even if the questions pro
pounded had been formulated in more pre-
else and exact terms. But behind this there
is another fact to be considered; that the
questions have reference TO matters Coming
up for the action of the present Congress,
while the term for which the next U. S. Sen
ator from Virginia will be elected does not
commence until the f. of March, 1889 and
as the usual regular session Of Congress be-
gins in December Of each year, it will be two
years off before bis services will be required
or any practical duties involved.
1t Is for the present Congress to grapp!e
with these questions of tariff and Interstate
commerce, and TO adjust and dispose of
them in accordance with the best interests
of the country. You could not Expect me,
at this time, TO commit myself TO any poll
cies which may come up for consideration
two or three years hence, when the cond
tions may have materially altered and other
circumstances exist. and as am not doc.
trnaire in politics do not care to discuss
questions purely speculative. or ia conflict
with the platform of principles "a adopted
by the democratic party iu its conventions,
both State and national. fit should To the
pleasure of the Genera! Assembly 10 elect
me to the U. S. Senate there will not he
any difficulty in finding where | will sisnd
in such contingency. My position a readily
defined expect to act with the great body
ofthe national democracy upon ali questions
of public policy. have done this in The
past and expect to do it in the future.
/ have the honor to be very respectfully,
yours, JNo. S. BARBOUR.
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Letter from MIR. Barbour.
BERRYvILLE, Va, Nov. II, !


To the Hon. John S. Barbour:
Please inform Us whether, if elected to the
U. s. Senate, you will advocate and vote for
the following propositions, which we think
should control the democrats Of the Legisl0-
ture in selecting person for that response
BILE trust.
l. To so amend the present interstate
commerce bill as to make it practically of
some benefit to the people Of this State.
2. To continue the present Internal reve-
nue. tax upon spurious and matliquors, and
reduce the tariff upon the necessaries of life
30 SIS to bring the revenue down to the linn
Its of the governments needs, as advocated
by the Carlisle wing Of the democracy.
We propose to publish your reply.
Yours, very respectfully,
G. W. LEVI, and others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08
Republican National Committee.

WASHINGTON, DAG. S-The national re,
publican committee was called to order this
morning at the Arlington Hotel by B. F.
Jones, of Pennsylvania, its chairman, Sam
uel Fesseuden, of Connecticut, acting as sec
Rotary. 10 brief speech Chairman Jones
stated the object of the meeting to be- the
selection of a time and place for holding the
next republican national convention; also
to consider such other matters as may be
brought before it. In his speech Mr.. Jones
alluded to the Presidents message on the
tariff, which be condemned, and intimated
that the tariff would ba the issue in the next
Presidential cam paign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08
FROM WASHINGTON.
Especial Correspondence OF the Alexs. GAzETTs]
WASHINGTON. D. c.. Dec. S. 1887.

Special correspondence OF inc AleXa. dAZETTEJ
WASHINGTON D. c.. Dec. S. 1887.
Among the republicans who continue to
hold Office in the District Of Columbia gov.
eminent are the following John F. Cook,
collector. $4,000; +. B. Conger, postmaster,
$1,000; a. G. Riddle, attorney for District
of Columbia, S., 900; Col. Worthing.on, Dis
trlct attorney, So GEO Judge Snol, So 900.
In the District Com mssioners' Office and
postoffioe, about one hundred good and true
republicans remain The fattest of all the
offices, Trotter, the co!ored man from Bos
ton, fills.
People from Alexandria county here TO.
cay express themsalvts as delighted at the
order of the War Department for dislodgirg
he colored squatteIs on the old Arlington
state, for the reason that tho county with.
ut any return has heretofore borne the en-.
lire expense of burying their dead, support
ing their paupers. and educating their chill
dren, but they say it would be we'll to wait
until spring before enforcing the order.
Representative Mills of Texas. says he
never said the trainers OF the Roanoke plat
fern were a set of imbeciies, as reported,
bat that what he did soy was that such work
as that platform would break up the demo-
cratic party in the State. He says his op.
ponents in Texas accuse him Of being Vir.
ginian, and that be really does love the
grand old State, and longs to see the demo
Gratis thereof come back the principles that
won for their ancestors such distinguished
name in history; and that the sooner they
do so and abandon their new republican
ideas, the better for them. He Gays be has
numerous friends and relatives in Virginia,
and that lie has b.en frequently told by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08

The PRESIDENTS wise, earnest and poru
lar support of @ low tariff, added to his veto
of the deficiency pensions bill, and to the
abuse he received from the G. A. r. on &C
count of his tender Of the Confederate flags
to the States they once belonged to, will al.
most, if not eniirely, offset, in the South at
least, the natural opposition 10 him, created
by his undemocratic, unAme,icau, and sec
tional policy in respect of the civil service
of the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08

VERDICT AGAINST AN INDoRsER The
suit of Alfred Maddux, use of F. W. Nal.
dux, against VIM. c. Turnbull, which has
occupied the Superior Court, of Baltimore,
for several days, resulted yesterday in a
verdict in favor OF the plaintiff for 50 934 10.
The suit was on epromissory note for 81, 500
made in January, 1881, by John n. Hetfle-
bower and Endorsed by Mr.. Turnbul. Mr.
Maddux sought to recover on the ground OF
a new PROMISE the note not having been pro.
tested, and more than three years having
elapsed after its maturity. The court held
that MIR. Turnbull was not liable unless Il
new promise had been made with know
edge of the fact that payment OF the note
had not been demanded at maturity and
no notice had been given to Mr.. Turnbul.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08

Mr. HOPKINS. the labor Congressman
from the Lynchburg district. refused to go
Into the democrats caucus of the body CT
which he ia q member, for the generally re-
ported and never denied reason that he was
q protec,ionist, and tue caucus would be
sure to nominate G low tariff man for Speak
or. Aud yet Mr. Hopkins, in speaking OF
the Presidents essentially aud emphatcally
low tariff message, says it is admirable, ex-
cept the part relating TO Internal revenue.
Something must be the matter with Mr..
Hopkirs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08
Dr.. DAvIs's WoUND.-The wound which

Mr.. Davis is said to suffer from is peculiar one.
1t was received at Buena Vista in saving Brsgg's
battery from capture Gen. Taylor's message TO
tho battery commander, "a little more grape,
Capt Bragg was sent during the same battle.
At critical period the Mexicans advanced in
three lines upon the battery. "a little more
grape" failed to stop them, and they came
On Then it was that Col. Davis, having fought
all day with his Mississippi regiment formed
them orco more, charged on the flank of the ad.
vaneing lines, and saved the guns and the day.
But in that charge musket ball struck Colonel
Davis upon the front of the right foot. 1t entered
just about tho centre of the arch between the
ankle and the toes passed through and came out
OF the heel, tearing through bones and cartilage
81 louis GloJs Democrat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08

PROF. LANGsroN,th the deposed colored prin-
cipal of the State colored normal school at Pc
tersburg, announces his Intention of running
for Congress as a republican in the Peters
burg distr!c: next November. This ar
nouncement may interfere with both the
arrangements CT General Malone and Rap
resentative Gaines The Professor was very
mild in his political expression during his
incumbency; but now that he is out, biz re-
pub,icausm is pronounced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08

SALE OF TIE RAcE-HoRsE "ADD."-Mr
Michael Duffy, of Baltimore, has cold bic
racer add to Mr.. Charles L. Campbell, of
Fairfax county, for $1,000 add" was born
in 1873, and was good winner. His best
performances were at Louisville, where he
ran second to the great Ten Brock, in q
dash OF four miles against time, Ten Brock
winning in the very fast time of 7.15f, which
has never been beaten. add being about
Two seconds behind. "Add" is by Revolver,
dam Skylight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08
Dead.

oITTsBURG. Pa Dec. S.-Archabbott B
face WINNER, o. S. B., founder OF the Bsn
edictine Order in the Uaited States, lied 1t
st. Vincent's Abbey, Yves moreland county.
this State, at 1910 this morning after lin
gering illness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08

Hope for season bids the world fare
we'll" when man finds himself in the re.
ientiess grasp Of neuralgia but he smiles
and takes heart and courage when his wife
brings bottle of Salvation Oil, the greatest
cure on earth 70. pain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08

NATURALLY AN ANARCHIsT.-The auto
biography OF Louis Lngg, the Chicago
bomb maker, briefly told, is that of loafer
with vicious impulses. In his early years
he was careless in habit and thought. and
generally speaking was an idler and unthrift.
He early developed disposition to hate the
natural laws governing existence though be
did not understand them, and all his actions
were controlled by passion. Ie seems TO
have been perpetually mad, and as boy Was
disagreeable and quarresome. When he
was IL years old the family became depend
ent on the mother for support, and she seems
to have been hard working, saving wom-
an, devoting herself to the welfare of her
children. At her expense young Lingg was
taught trade. but after he bad acquired
the means and ability to earn money he
never contributed cent to the relief Of his poor
Woodworking mother, nor docs he appear to have
thought it was his duty to help her. He was as
unsrateful as he was lazy, and had no conception
of the sentiment of affection. He was shift IS
and thoughtcss, and was aimless in life, wander
ing about Europe, frequently under police sur
VIGILANCE on account OF his lido or vicious habits.
Finally he came to America his mothers second
husband paying his passsge, glad to get well clear
Of the worthless fellow. Here he had trouble
Win MS nrst employer concerning wages anu "
he began so he continued, quarreling with every
body for whom he worked; and denouncing the
government and the lsws which he charged with
the responsibility for all his troubles and which
he blamed because he could not get living with
o ut work or the commission of crime. In 1886
h, abandoned work altogether and devoted him
self to the eighthour agitation, making himself
conspicuous in that movement. He was one of
Most5 esrliest converts, and learning something
of explosives, went to manufacturing bombs, with
the well known result. he lived to destroy and
was destroyed. There Is lesson in the life Of
the wretch. The industrious youth never takes
kindly to tie doctrines of the vicious; it is rare
indeed, that the man who works is found taking
part in the agitations inaugurated by such men as
Nest. Spies and Lingg. The men who complain
of the laws aud find fault with the government
are not the men who labor, but the fellows who
idle and loaf. The way to develop into an an
archist is to set out IS loafer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08
AMurderer's Fourth Resp;tc.

WILMINGTON, De.. Dec, s Gov Bigss
has respited Jeremiah HarriGan, whose ls.t
respite would have expired tomorrow, 10
the last Friday 10 March, 1891. Hairiga1
killed Dennis Shea near HocSessiu on tie
night of September 10, 1881. He was Goa
yicted of murder and sentenced to be hung
on December Is, 1882 This makes ts
fourth respite.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08

ministry, intends to demand that General
Boulanaer shall be Minister of War. M
Paul de Rcu!ede resigned me presidency Z
the Patriotic League orc.cse o! disagree.
ment with the execu'iva Committee in rela.
ton to his action durn& tho Presidential
crisis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08

COURT OF APPEALS YESTERDAY Per.
kins against Jones. Argued by Daniel Ha,-
mon, jr., for plaintiffin error and Samuel b.
Woods and s. V. Southall for defendants in
error and continued until to-day.
Samuel F. Coleman and John o. Reynolds
esqs., were allowed to practice as 'ou ss' il
this court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08

We understand that seal-skin coats are
going out of style, and in consequence colds
are Increasing among the fair sex. How
fortunate there is such a remedy as Dr..
Bulls Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08

Mr.. BLAINE is utterly opposed to tie
recommendations contained in the Presi-
dents message. Well, as Mr.. Blaine vii!
be the Presidents rival, in case the latter
shall be candidate for re election, it is rot
likely that any recommendation the Pres
idsnt might have made would have been
satisfactory 10 the gentleman from Maine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08
The Crown Princes Disease.

BERLIN, Dec S.-A private telegram froru
San Reno reports hat the doctors attend
ing the Crown Prince, have completely
changed their opinion regarding the nature
Of his disease
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08

Tie conference OF wool growers and wool
dealers of the United States, held in Wash
ington yesterday resulted in the ADOPTION,
unanimously, of a strong protest against that
portion of the Presidents message in regard
TO abolition of the wool tax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08

GOVERNOR LEES message to the Leg;sla-
ture is inferior to few similar State papers
of any of his predecessors, and is superior to
many Of them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08

NEW York, Dec. 9.-Cotton dull and steady
uplsnds 10la; Orleans 1888; futures steady
Flour quiet and steady. Wheat lower. Corn
higher. Pork quiet and steady at SIS 50A15 70
old mess Pork S14 50a14 TO Lard firm at ST 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08
CONGRESS-.
WASHINGTON, D. O.. Dec. 8
SENATE.

After the reading of the journal and the
esen!alion of a few department commun!-
cations the Senate. on motion of Mr.. Far
well, adjourned till Monday next.
1t is understood that Senator Evarts has
been selected for the craftsmanship of the
Senate Committee on Rules, though it is not
yet known that he will accept it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08

1T WILL be seen that Most has again very
properly been sent to the peniteniiary for
one year for his incendiary speeches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08
FOREIGN NEWS.

kilograms from Acora, West Africa, say
that King Jaia, Of Cporbo, who was recently
arrested By tho British consul for interfering
with traders, has been sent lotto exile.
The libel suit of Mr.. Joyce, in Dublin
against his former employer, the Marquis q
Clanricarde, for $50. 0C0 damages, has result
ed 10 a verdict for plaintiff, who Was award
ed $4,000
President Carnot has summoned M. Cob
let and requested him to form new min
istry. NJ. Goblet has agreed to form cabi.
net. President Carnot has been installed in
the Elysee Palace.
The Berlin National Gazette denies, on the
authority OF DIR. Freund, that the improve
ment in the Crown Princes condition is the
result of a change Of treatment. The
swelling of the glands Of the lower jaw,
which lately disappeared, was caused by the
teeth, end Yves not connected with the
throat trouble.
The London Timea publishes letter from
a landed proprietor, near Dolgelly, Wales,
which says that the result Of hundred
mems work for several months has been the
etoping Of . 500 tons of ore which, it is esti-
mated will yield six ounces of gold to the
ton. The letter also says that thousands OF
tons of stone. richly laden with gold, are
ready for Stopping.
Emperor Francis Joseph will preside at a
military council which is to be held in the
palace in Vienna to-day for the purpose OF
considering what steps are necessary in view
of the collection of Russian troops on the
frontier. The opinion is very general in
Vienna that the German press exsggerates
the Importance of the military movements
in Russia in order to disguise Prince Bis
marck's diplomacy. the chief object of which
is supposed to bo the removal Of the Car
from the influence OF those who desire to
estrange Germany and Russia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08
Most Sentenced.

NEW YORK, Dec. S.-Herr Most was th,.
morning denied a new trial and was SCI.
fenced to one years Imprisonment without
q fine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08

CHICAGO, Dec 8, IL a. n-The leading fu-
lures are quoted at this hour as follows May
wheat 3d. May corn 55ls May oats 331s jan
pork S14 so; Jan short ribs 81 40
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YoRK, Dec. 8-The stock market wsa
very quiet at the opening this morning and soon
became extremely dull. First prices were made
at advances over last evenings final figures OF
from Is to IS per cent generally, though the al
vantage WAS not maintained, the list being heavy
to weak in the early trading notwithstanding that
few stocks gained slight fractions in the fist
few minutes Eight or tea stocks, including
Rich. and West Point were most prominent. fur
nishing the great bulk of the transactions and
the declines III these stocks ranged from q to
per cont, tho latter in Richmond and West Point
The market reacted slightly from the lowest
prices toward II O'clock, and at that time was
very dull but steady to lrm Mt something bstter
than the lowest prices Money easy at 445
BALTIMORE, Dec. S.-virgina lis consolidate
with coupon 60H past due coapons &c; new
3s 67ih; 10-40i 81 bid to-day.
ALEXANDRIA MARKET. December S-Floar
is quiet and the demand is more moderate job
bling traders having made more liberal purchases
than usual on account of the recent advance.
Wheat is easy at the recent decline for ordinary
and good grades. bat iinty, sweet, well cleaned
samples of milling Wheats in constant de-
mand and ,how no change; sales this morning
were made at 80 to SO for fair Fultz no mixed or
ongberry have been offered for several days
Corn is steady and firm at 53 to So. Rye 5G to
so. Oats 30 to 36. Eggs are in good supply, but
held at full prices. Other produce is without
IN material change.
BALTIMORE, Dec 8-Cottoa steady aud quio:
mdding 10ss Flour steady and dull. Wheat
Southern higher; red 90.92; amber 92a93;
Western higher AID quiet; No 2 winter red spot
S5aS5t.: Jan S7aS7la Feb S9AaS93a; May
943sa945s. Corn-Southern firm, with light sup
plies; white 56a57; yellow 56a57 Western
higher and quiet; mixed spot new 56a567s year
56sss57; Jan 5Sa5St4 Feb 69la bid oa's
firm and quiet: Southern and Penna 35s3s;
Western white 37a39; do mixed 35a36. Bye
firm at 62a63 Provisions firm and quiet Butter
higher; Western packed 20a25 creamery 26s3l
Coffee nominally irmer Rio cargoe. ordinary to
fair 17%a18A Whiskey steady at 81 14al 10.
Other articles unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08
Affairs in France.

PARIS, Dec. Sit is stated that NJ. Cob
let, wac has undertaken The task of forming
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08
HOUSE

The House adjourned at 1920 until Mon
day, after the introduction ofa few resolu
tions relating to amendments Of the rules
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08

R E. Matthias. millinery dealer, Lynch
burg, has made an assignment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-08

BALrIMoRE, Dec 9.-virginia It's consoiiiato
with coupon 60l2; past due colpons &c; mes
3s 67h; 10-4Oi 81 bid to-day.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-05-05
Table Land of Tennessee,

There are pecul arites of climate
that are not easily accounted for. Per-
haps were any of them to be left out,
the charm would be gone, but altogeth-
er make lr remarkable place. The
altitude is but q Little over 1000 feet,
but there is such delightful breeze
sweeping over the plcateau, uninter-
rupted BY surrounding heights. that no
vesttge of malaria could possibly Turk
there. Then the water, while lmpid
and pure as spring water can possibly
be, is strongly impregnated with the
minerals that undcrlie the mountains
If there is disease of any kind in the
system, these waters will bring it to
the surface, either in the form of boils
or fine eruption, which is not agreea-
BILE at the time, but which leaves the
patient well at last. 1t must be the
climate and water combined that dc
this, for until few years past the diet
was certainly adverse to health, being
confined to bacon and corn bread.
With the new evil Eat on, all OF the
comforts and manners of the outer
world have crept in. and as wild game
abounds, the table need never be lin.
tied. Indeed, think the menu OF q
supper given there few weeks ago
would compare favorbly with any one in
our larger towns, beginning with oysters
and ending with Ncapolitan cream. =
Cor. NeU York Sun.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-05-05
His Splendid Memory,


They were an impecunious crowd
hanging around a street corner in Aus.
tin. hop NC that some friend would
come along and offer to treat, for they
were very dry. And you will notice
that man is never so horribly, thirsty
us when he is broke.
A friend did come along after while,
but he was no better fixed than the rest
Of them in IL pecuniary way; but he had
resources in wit and invention that
made him wealthy that day. 1t was
Tom Anjerry, recently suspended from
the University of Texas for playing
pranks on the faculty.
whats up?' asked Tom. observing
the anxious countensnces of h friends.
I'VE are hard up" replied one of the
fellows. I'VE have been waiting here,
hoping some friend would come along
and invite us to beer. Can you 60 it,
Tom?"
"I'm broke, too" said Tom; but
will see what | can do. Follow me-"
Then Tom led the way to neighbor.
ing beer saloon and ordered the beer
for the party. II tell YOU" said Tom,
as they were absorbing the beverage.
"memory is one OF the greatest e fits to
man. Without it we would be deprived
of recalling the past, which is half the
pleasure of living. All men of intelli.
gence have good memories. Here is
our friend. the barkeeper. You have
only to look at him to see that his mem.
DRY is frst-class."
The barkeeper buShed little at the
implied tribute to his intellect.
You have good memory, have you
not?" said Tom.
II have, indeed" promptly replied
the man behind the bar.
1T is no trouble to you to remember
tn ngs."
Not at all. ;"
Then" said Tom. will you please
remember these drinks? They are on
me-"
They are on me, this time" sad
the barkeeper, realiz ne the s;tuatation
at a glance, "but don't play that game
again. "-IeIts SttiRgs.